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Daphnia laevis
Phylum Arthropoda
Subphylum Crustacea
Class Branchiopoda
Suborder Cladocera
Family Daphniidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Moderately large (1-2 mm) with elongate body.
  • All three pectens with equally fine teeth.
  • Long shell spine commonly two-thirds or longer than valves.
  • Second abdominal process very similar in size when compared to the third.
Ecology
Additional Notes
  • Possibly confused with D. dubia.
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